A resident, B Sarath, said Suryapet has become a beautiful town after the formation of the district. Another resident, Veeraiah, said that the vaikuntadamam is like a park and a spiritual centre. Showering praise on the government for the development, Veeraiah goes on to say that the idol of Lord Shiva installed in the town has a spiritual aura about it. Many people take selfies at this statue, he gushes.